Unit Converters

Milligrams to Tablespoons Converter (by Ingredient)

Weight to spoon volume depends on what you're measuring, so this picks the right density for each ingredient. A tablespoon of honey is about 21,300 mg, while a tablespoon of cocoa powder is only about 7,500 mg.

How to use
  1. Pick the ingredient so the right density is used.
  2. Enter the amount in milligrams.
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Converted amount
1 tbsp

17,400 mg of table salt

Density
17,400 mg/tbsp
1 tbsp equals
17.4 g
In teaspoons
3 tsp
Conversion factors are exact; rounding may affect the final digit.
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Common questions

Why isn't a tablespoon always the same in milligrams?

A tablespoon is a fixed volume, but ingredients have different densities. Honey is heavy, so it packs about 21,300 mg per tablespoon; light cocoa powder is closer to 7,500 mg.

Can I use this for medication doses?

No. Pill and powder doses aren't measured by kitchen tablespoons, and small errors matter. Use the dosing tool that came with the medicine.

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